MDB-IM is a risk-averse investment manager who follows a growth-oriented and flexible investment approach, focused on long-term capital appreciation. Their investment process consists of stock picking rather than focusing on specific sectors or market caps. Stock research is performed in house and often includes a company visit. Under unfavorable market conditions, the firm's portfolios are weighted in money-market instruments.The firm individually tailors portfolios to meet their clients' particular requirements. They avoid investment decisions based on rumored mergers and acquisitions, and generally dispose of underperforming assets. They have specific expertise in small-cap investing and manage diversified portfolios invested primarily in companies quoted on the AIM market.